Tag Archives: SOCS

SoCS — Why We’re Not Having Coffee

Posted on July 16, 2016 by joey

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you why I never do those If We Were Having Coffee posts. I’d tell you I love reading those of others, but I never write them myself. If YOU were having coffee, by … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Not Now

Posted on July 9, 2016 by joey

“Not now.” “Can’t. Makin gravy.” “Can’t. Typin.” “Can’t. Foldin laundry.” “Can’t. Paint all over me.” “Can’t. Gotta pee.” “Not now.” Things I say to my children while they follow me around for hugs. Despite what my family says about me … Continue reading →

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SoCS — But is it Long Enough?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by joey

This is a long weekend for many of us. Really, it’s a long weekend for people who work in places that aren’t open on Fourth of July, notably businesses that depend significantly on mail and/or banks. I hadn’t thought about the … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Taste the 80s

Posted on June 25, 2016 by joey

I am a serious soda junkie. I limit myself, but it is SO HARD. If there were no consequences I would drink soda all damn day and night. I can’t. I have to be careful about the caffeine, and I’m … Continue reading →

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How I Failed Childbirth Class

Posted on June 18, 2016 by joey

I like to pride myself in being a good student, but I failed childbirth class. As many obstetricians do, my doctor recommended a childbirth class and I attended. We attended. It’s my understanding that during childbirth, the partner is supposed … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Pressure Reduction

Posted on May 28, 2016 by joey

The end of the school year was like a boil on my nerves. I’m relieved it’s over now. Specifically, I’m relieved that I no longer have a child in elementary school. No more dealing with that bus crap. You may have no idea … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Scrabble

Posted on May 14, 2016 by joey

If you played Scrabble with me, you’d know I’m aces with two-letter words. But you probably don’t play Scrabble with me. Gobs of my friends play Scrabble. With other people. I’ve been playing Scrabble with the same six people forever. Sometimes others … Continue reading →

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SoCS — N is for No, No Thank You

Posted on April 16, 2016 by joey

Sometimes I hear people talking about things they used to do and how they’ve done their time, and they’ll never do it again… “The next time I wear a suit and tie, it’ll be at my own funeral!” for instance. … Continue reading →

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SoCS — H is for ha

Posted on April 9, 2016 by joey

Haven’t the first clue what I’ll write about that has a ha. A ha. Aha! Ahahaha! Have been having a rough time. I wrangle. I yield. My generosity of spirit is running low. Be. Give. Do. Help. Patience. Support. Understanding. … Continue reading →

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B is for Be for SoCS

Posted on April 2, 2016 by joey

Be kind. Mostly. I practice random acts of kindness all the time. (We do.) We’re those people who pick up litter in our path, hold doors, overtip a great server, let the pregnant pee first, pay for a coffee or … Continue reading →

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